Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Visit of Mary to Elizabeth: Luke 1:39-56 Blessed is she who believed that there would be fulfillment of what was spoken to her. (v.45) Lord, thank you for people in our...

Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

Luke 1:39-56

Blessed is she who believed that there would be fulfillment of what was spoken to her. (v.45)

Lord, thank you for people in our lives who welcome and affirm us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospitality ministries

1 Samuel 2:1-10; Psalm 113; Romans 12:9-16b

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sacred Silence

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sacred Silence:  Romans 8:26-27 That very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.  (v.26) Lord, help us take time today to be still and know that y...

Sacred Silence

 Romans 8:26-27

That very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.  (v.26)

Lord, help us take time today to be still and know that you are God.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Respite for caregivers

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b;  Ezekiel 39:7-8, 21-29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Before and after

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Before and after:  Joel 2:18-29 You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I, the Lord, am your God.  (v.27) Prayer concern:  Affordable, stabl...

Before and after

 Joel 2:18-29

You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I, the Lord, am your God.  (v.27)

Prayer concern:  Affordable, stable housing for all

Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b; Romans 8: 18-24

Day of Pentecost

 John 20:19-23

[Jesus said,]  "If you retain the sins of any, they are retained."  (v.23)

Forgiveness is both hard and needed, God.  Give us your strength to forgive.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Healing in relationships

Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Acts 2:1-21

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Formed through wisdom

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Formed through wisdom:  Psalm 104:24-34 In wisdom you have made them all;  the earth is full of your creatures.  (v.24) Prayer concern:  Environmental scientists P...

Formed through wisdom

 Psalm 104:24-34

In wisdom you have made them all;  the earth is full of your creatures.  (v.24)

Prayer concern:  Environmental scientists

Psalm 33: 12-22;  Exodus 19:16-25;  Romans 8:14-17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not members only

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not members only:  Numbers 11:24-30 Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!  (v.29) Lord, your way...

Not members only

 Numbers 11:24-30

Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!  (v.29)

Lord, your ways are not our ways and your thoughts are not our thoughts.  Thank you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lay leaders in the church

Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 19:1-9a; Acts 2:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Speaking God's blessing

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Speaking God's blessing:  1 Kings 8:54-65 {Solomon} stood and blessed all the assembly of  Israel  with a loud voice.  (v.55) Prayer concern:   Those who feel far fr...

Speaking God's blessing

 1 Kings 8:54-65

{Solomon} stood and blessed all the assembly of  Israel  with a loud voice.  (v.55)

Prayer concern:   Those who feel far from God's love 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Service with a smile

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Service with a smile:  1 Peter 4:7-11 Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.  (v.10) Lord, thank you for all who serve faithfully and dili...

Service with a smile

 1 Peter 4:7-11

Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.  (v.10)

Lord, thank you for all who serve faithfully and diligently without recognition or reward.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working in low-wage positions

Psalm 99; Numbers 16:41-50

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A different kind of fair

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A different kind of fair: Psalm 99 Mighty King, lover of  justice, you have established equity:   you have executed justice. (v.4) God, thank you for caring for the w...

A different kind of fair

Psalm 99

Mighty King, lover of  justice, you have established equity:   you have executed justice. (v.4)

God, thank you for caring for the welfare of all your people.  Help us join you in that work.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who work in the justice system
 

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seventh Sunday of Easter

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seventh Sunday of Easter:  John 17:1-11 {Jesus prayed,} "I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do."  (v.4) Prayer concern:  Chr...

Seventh Sunday of Easter

 John 17:1-11

{Jesus prayed,} "I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do."  (v.4)

Prayer concern:  Christian authors, singers, and speakers

Acts 1:6-13; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Letting down our guard

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Letting down our guard:  1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.  (v.5:7) Lord, we breathe in your Spirit today, praying for...

Letting down our guard

 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.  (v.5:7)

Lord, we breathe in your Spirit today, praying for a release of stress, worry, and anxiety.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church leaders transitioning between calls

Psalm 93; 2 Kings 2:13-15; John 8:21-30

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Waiting on God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Waiting on God:  Acts 1:6-14 {Jesus said,} "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set."  (v.7) God, it is hard to wai...

Waiting on God

 Acts 1:6-14

{Jesus said,} "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set."  (v.7)

God, it is hard to wait, even when we know you are with us.  Give us patience.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who make clocks or develop time-keeping apps

Psalm 93; 2 Kings 2:1-12; Ephesians 2:1-7

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Ascension of Our Lord

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Ascension of Our Lord:  Luke 24:44-53 You are witnesses of these things.(v.48) Jesus, help us recognize your presence in our lives and grow in your love as we do s...

Ascension of Our Lord

 Luke 24:44-53

You are witnesses of these things.(v.48)

Jesus, help us recognize your presence in our lives and grow in your love as we do so.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Spiritual directors

Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Learning to fear the Lord

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Learning to fear the Lord:  Deuteronomy 31:1-13 It is the Lord your God who goes with you;  he will not fail you or forsake you.  (v.6) Giver of life, help us to put y...

Learning to fear the Lord

 Deuteronomy 31:1-13

It is the Lord your God who goes with you;  he will not fail you or forsake you.  (v.6)

Giver of life, help us to put you first and to grow in the wisdom that comes from you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Therapists and counselors

Psalm 93; John 16: 16-24

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Powerfully reliable

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Powerfully reliable:  Psalm 93 You are from everlasting. (v.2) Lord, stir us a sense of awe and wonder for your unfailing love.  In Christ we pray.  Amen. Prayer...

Powerfully reliable

 Psalm 93

You are from everlasting. (v.2)

Lord, stir us a sense of awe and wonder for your unfailing love.  In Christ we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who work to protect our waterways

Deuteronomy 5:22-33; 1 Peter 3:8-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Matthias, Apostle (transferred)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Matthias, Apostle (transferred):  Luke 6:12-16 {Jesus} called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles.  (v.13) Thank you, gracious God, for calli...

Matthias, Apostle (transferred)

 Luke 6:12-16

{Jesus} called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles.  (v.13)

Thank you, gracious God, for calling me to be part of this always-changing church.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA World Hunger ministry

Isaiah 66:1-2; Psalm 56; Acts 1:15-26

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Easter, don't fade!

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Easter, don't fade!:  1 Peter 3:13-22 Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you.  (v.15) Dear...

Easter, don't fade!

 1 Peter 3:13-22

Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you.  (v.15)

Dear Jesus, when we feel hopeless, stir in us the hope of your resurrection.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living with mental illness

Psalm 66:8-20; Genesis 8:13-19; John 14:27-29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A spacious place

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A spacious place:  Psalm 66:8-20 We went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a spacious place.  (v.12) With gratitude and hope, we ...

A spacious place

 Psalm 66:8-20

We went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a spacious place.  (v.12)

With gratitude and hope, we offer our alms and our hearts to you, God of steadfast love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Creators of comic strips and animated films

Genesis 7:1-24; Acts 27:13-38

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A model missionary

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A model missionary:  Acts 17:22-31 For "In him we live and move and have our being" ; . . . "For we too are his offspring."  (v.28) In our f...

A model missionary

 Acts 17:22-31

For "In him we live and move and have our being" ; . . . "For we too are his offspring."  (v.28)

In our fumbling and our finding, remind us, gentle God, that you are only a breath away.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA missionaries

Psalm 66:8-20; Genesis 6:5-22; Acts 27:1-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Hope for the afflicted

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Hope for the afflicted: Psalm 102:1-17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and will not despise their prayer.  (v.17) When problems overwhelm us or our comm...

Hope for the afflicted

Psalm 102:1-17

He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and will not despise their prayer.  (v.17)

When problems overwhelm us or our community, our hope is found in you, merciful God.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Authors and illustrators of children's book

Proverbs 3:13-18; John 8:31-38

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Graduation grace

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Graduation grace:  Proverbs 3:5-12 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  (v.5) Prayer concern:  Graduates and their fam...

Graduation grace

 Proverbs 3:5-12

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  (v.5)

Prayer concern:  Graduates and their families

Psalm 102:1-17; Acts 7:44-56

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Travel challenges - - - including bones ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Travel challenges - - - including bones ?:  Neither the pillar of cloud . . . nor the pillar of fire . . . left its place in front of the people.  (v.22) Help us realize, gracious God...

Travel challenges - - - including bones ?

 Neither the pillar of cloud . . . nor the pillar of fire . . . left its place in front of the people.  (v.22)

Help us realize, gracious God, that we can rest in the promise that you go with us throughout life.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those preparing to travel this summer

Psalm 102:1-17; Acts 7:17-40

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Refuge in the storm

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Refuge in the storm:  Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 In you, O Lord, I seek refuge.  (v.1) Thank you for being my shelter throughout life, gracious God.  Amen. Prayer conce...

Refuge in the storm

 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

In you, O Lord, I seek refuge.  (v.1)

Thank you for being my shelter throughout life, gracious God.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran Disaster Response

Exodus 3:1-12; Acts 7:1-16

PS:  Just ignore the dupe video from yesterday ...  to lazy to redo

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The witness of Stephen

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The witness of Stephen:  Acts 7:55-60 Filled with the Holy Spirit [Stephen] gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus.  (v.55) Prayer concern:  People pe...

The witness of Stephen

 Acts 7:55-60

Filled with the Holy Spirit [Stephen] gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus.  (v.55)

Prayer concern:  People persecuted for the sake of the gospel

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; Genesis 12:1-3; Acts 6:8-15

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A psalm for the ages

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A psalm for the ages:  Psalm 100 Worship the Lord with gladness.  (v.2) We give you thanks, gracious God, for your steadfast love for all generations.  Amen. Pray...

A psalm for the ages

 Psalm 100

Worship the Lord with gladness.  (v.2)

We give you thanks, gracious God, for your steadfast love for all generations.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church musicians and artists

Jeremiah 23:1-8; Matthew 20:17-28

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A good shepherd indeed

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A good shepherd indeed:  Ezekiel 34:23-31 You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture and I am your God, says the Lord God.  (v.31) Thank you, loving God, for providi...

A good shepherd indeed

 Ezekiel 34:23-31

You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture and I am your God, says the Lord God.  (v.31)

Thank you, loving God, for providing for us today and to the end of time.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Teenagers

Psalm 100;  Hebrews 13:20-21

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Philip and James, Apostles

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Philip and James, Apostles:  John 14:8-14 [Jesus said,] "I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in one does his works."  (v.10) Thank you, God, t...

Philip and James, Apostles

 John 14:8-14

[Jesus said,] "I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in one does his works."  (v.10)

Thank you, God, that you make your home with us so that we may forever dwell in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those experiencing homelessness

Isaiah 30:18-21; Psalm 44:1-3, 20-26; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6